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==Radio career== |
==Radio career== |
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At 18 years old, Miranda became Promotions and PR manager for FTP Radio in Bristol. FTP Radio became Galaxy Radio. She was one of the few people to remain from FTP. Miranda was not only the first full time female DJ in the country she was the first full time radio dance DJ in UK pioneering new music in the UK. |
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Galaxy Radio soon recognized her national appeal and she became part of their prime time, regional mainstream presenters, and used to be on air 6 days a week. Miranda has also established a worldwide reputation for pioneering new music and her A 'n' R work was recognized officially by many DJ's, artists and records companies. |
Galaxy Radio soon recognized her national appeal and she became part of their prime time, regional mainstream presenters, and used to be on air 6 days a week. Miranda has also established a worldwide reputation for pioneering new music and her A 'n' R work was recognized officially by many DJ's, artists and records companies. |
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She has been responsible for discovering many new artists, including [[Roni Size]], now one of the world's leading music producers and winner of [[The Mercury Music Prize]]. She has also worked with and interviewed DJ's/artists that include:- [[Take That]], [[East 17]], [[Portishead]], [Shaggy]], [[Massive Attack]], [[Tricky]]. |
She has been responsible for discovering many new artists, including [[Roni Size]], now one of the world's leading music producers and winner of [[The Mercury Music Prize]]. She has also worked with and interviewed DJ's/artists that include:- [[Take That]], [[East 17]], [[Portishead]], [Shaggy]], [[Massive Attack]], [[Tricky]]. |
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Later she was approached by [[BBC Radio 5]] and asked to present and write for a weekly speech based programme called Euromix. Miranda took over the role as presenter from Magenta Devine (Rapido) and worked along side Robert Elms (Travel Log, [[Channel 4]], [[Spandau Ballet]], [[Johnny Vaughan]], Normski, Danny Ball as well as comedians Lee Hurst, Kevin Day and Nick Wilty.</ref> |
Later she was approached by [[BBC Radio 5]] and asked to present and write for a weekly speech based programme called Euromix. Miranda took over the role as presenter from Magenta Devine (Rapido) and worked along side Robert Elms (Travel Log, [[Channel 4]], [[Spandau Ballet]], [[Johnny Vaughan]], Normski, Danny Ball as well as comedians Lee Hurst, Kevin Day and Nick Wilty.<ref>[1]http://www.djmcmiranda.com/index.html#biog</ref> |
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When presenting BBC Radio 5's Euromix show, she won her the Sony Radio Award for best youth programme. |
When presenting BBC Radio 5's Euromix show, she won her the Sony Radio Award for best youth programme. |
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Miranda Rae aka Congdon | |
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| Born | Miranda Rae |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, Radio presenter, voice over |
| Employer | Ujima Radio, BBC Radio 4 |
| Known for | The Word on Ujima Radio |
| Website | http://www.djmcmiranda.com/ |
Miranda Rae (born unknown) is a British radio DJ, best known for presenting The Word on Ujima Radio. She was the full-time female radio presenter on UK radio.
Radio career
At 18 years old, Miranda became Promotions and PR manager for FTP Radio in Bristol. FTP Radio became Galaxy Radio. She was one of the few people to remain from FTP. Miranda was not only the first full time female DJ in the country she was the first full time radio dance DJ in UK pioneering new music in the UK.
Galaxy Radio soon recognized her national appeal and she became part of their prime time, regional mainstream presenters, and used to be on air 6 days a week. Miranda has also established a worldwide reputation for pioneering new music and her A 'n' R work was recognized officially by many DJ's, artists and records companies.
She has been responsible for discovering many new artists, including Roni Size, now one of the world's leading music producers and winner of The Mercury Music Prize. She has also worked with and interviewed DJ's/artists that include:- Take That, East 17, Portishead, [Shaggy]], Massive Attack, Tricky.
Later she was approached by BBC Radio 5 and asked to present and write for a weekly speech based programme called Euromix. Miranda took over the role as presenter from Magenta Devine (Rapido) and worked along side Robert Elms (Travel Log, Channel 4, Spandau Ballet, Johnny Vaughan, Normski, Danny Ball as well as comedians Lee Hurst, Kevin Day and Nick Wilty.[1]
When presenting BBC Radio 5's Euromix show, she won her the Sony Radio Award for best youth programme.
Since the birth of Miranda's son in Jan 2007 she has happily settled in the UK.